Love the Last March – Sculptural Marvel with a Message in Singapore

Along the scenic Marina Bay waterfront in Singapore, an extraordinary art installation invites visitors to pause, reflect, and engage with one of the most urgent conversations of our time -wildlife conservation. Titled “Love the Last March,” this monumental sculpture series is more than a visual delight; it is a global call to action.

Love the Last March - Singapore

A Powerful Procession in Bronze

Unveiled in May 2023 to mark World Endangered Species Day, Love the Last March was created by renowned sculptors Gillie and Marc Schattner. This expansive bronze installation stretches across 192 meters, making it the longest sculpture in the world. It features 45 life-sized endangered animals marching in unison—symbolically “taking a stand” to remind humanity of what we are on the verge of losing.

The procession includes a range of species from across continents—African elephants, Sumatran orangutans, Bengal tigers, snow leopards, cheetahs, pangolins, and many more. Each animal is rendered with striking anatomical detail and emotional depth, sculpted in the duo’s signature contemporary realism style. Their collective movement evokes unity and urgency—a last march before extinction.

Love the Last March - Singapore

The Message Behind the March

The installation’s title—Love the Last March—is not merely poetic. It encapsulates the mission behind this global project: to inspire love, awareness, and protective action for Earth’s most threatened species. Each animal featured is either endangered or critically endangered, and QR codes placed alongside allow visitors to access detailed information, stories, and conservation updates for every species.

The artists describe the work as a “visual petition”—a reminder that wildlife protection is not just the work of scientists or activists, but a responsibility shared by all.

Love the Last March - Singapore

Interactive and Immersive

This is not a sculpture to be admired from a distance. Visitors are encouraged to walk beside, around, and even through the installation. The immersive design allows people to connect with the animals from different perspectives—perhaps making eye contact with a gorilla or following the stride of a majestic lion.

For younger visitors and families, the sculpture becomes an educational space—blending art with ecology. Interactive features and accompanying online content deepen engagement, turning a casual visit into a journey of discovery.

Love the Last March - Singapore

A Global Movement with Singapore at the Forefront

Love the Last March is not confined to Singapore. It is part of a worldwide conservation art campaign led by Gillie and Marc, whose previous works include The Last Three, a tribute to the last northern white rhinos, and The Wild Table of Love. Yet Singapore holds the distinction of hosting the longest and most ambitious piece in the series.

Located near Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage, the sculpture benefits from a high-footfall public space—drawing tourists, locals, runners, and families alike. The contrast between the modern skyline and these ancient, vulnerable species adds poignancy to the experience.

Love the Last March - Singapore

Love the Last March - Singapore

Love the Last March - Singapore

Love the Last March - Singapore

Love the Last March - Singapore

Love the Last March - Singapore

Love the Last March - Singapore

In a city known for its innovation, orderliness, and forward-thinking design, Love the Last March brings a different kind of urgency—a quiet but powerful plea to slow down and care. It blends public art with environmental awareness, turning a popular urban trail into a space for contemplation and compassion.

Whether you are an art lover, nature enthusiast, photographer, or simply someone enjoying a riverside walk, don’t miss this profound encounter. It might change the way you see wildlife—and your role in its future.

Happy travelling.